Portland Dance Eclectic is back to our regular schedule of dances at Norse Hall
Sun. Oct 17 - Dance Eclectic at Norse Hall
It's been a long time, but we are back at Norse Hal and Uwe is back with waltz warmup lesson. Currently we will not be providing any brunch.
10:30 lesson: Beginning Waltz Lesson by Uwe Hessinger of Connect To Dance
- Dancers have the choice of staying with their partner or rotating
- Holding hands when we practice as a group in a circle is optional
- We want you to be comfortable in the lesson
11:30 - 2:30pm: DANCE, DJ Dennis Myers
The playlist will be the traditonal PDE brunch mix of waltz of varying tempos, swing both east and west coast, nightclub two step, Latin and alternative tangos.
Cost: $15, Due to a generous donation, scholarships are available to those in need.
Dances are vaccinated only and masks are currently required.
Help is needed for the door at these dances. Please contact us if you are available.
Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Ptld, Main ballroom
Oct.30- Dance Eclectic on Halloween's Eve
Sat. Oct 30 - Halloween's Eve Dance
Our first Saturday evening dance of the season.
Its Halloween's eve! Expect the playlist to be full of paradoxes- blue notes and explorations of minor keys yet with melody, energy and playful fun.
The dance will be costume friendly, or you can dress in your latest fashion, or dress comfortably and be yourself.
7:30pm to 11pm. Check emails to see if we will be having a lesson.
Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Ptld, Main ballroom
Cost: $15, Due to a generous donation, scholarships are available to those in need.
Nov.6, 8:00pm - Blues Eclectic at Norse Hall
Classic Blues and Swing in the comfortable atmosphere of Norse Hall's upstairs ballroom.
8:00-11pm Dance w. DJ Sam Lieberman
Cost: $15, No hassle discount to $10 for those on tight budgets.
Vaccination only with verification. Masks currently required.
111 NE 11th ave, Portland
10/25- Lenora's Room Monday Dances Return
It is with great excitement that we welcome you back to Lenora's Ballroom on Monday, October 25th, 2021.
Vaccinated and Masks only please as we dance together.
We begin with a short warm-up at 8:00 pm.
8:30-10:30 we open up the floor to dancing to a varied playlist.
Join us for a fun night of dancing.
11:30 to 2:30pm
Next Zoom Dance - Thursday, Oct. 21, 8pm
Our Next Zoom Dance is this THURSDAY, October 21, 8:00 – 9:30.
We are experimenting with a every other week format.
If you want to dance live, ROSE CITY STUDIO is open to vaccinated only and mask wearing is currently required. They will be streaming the evening's playlist. If you want more information please contact Lisa: (text: 971.255.0586)
Schedule of Dances for rest of the Year
October
10/17 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Main Ballroom
10/30 Saturday Dance Eclectic 7:30 to 11pm Main Ballroom
November
11/6 Saturday Blues Eclectic 7:30pm to 11pm Lodge room
11/13 Saturday Dance Eclectic 7:30pm to 11pm Lodge room
11/21 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Main Ballroom
11/28 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Main Ballroom
December
12/4 Saturday Blues Eclectic 7:30pm to 11pm Lodge room
12/11 Saturday Holiday Ball 7:30pm to 11pm Main Ballroom
12/19 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Main Ballroom
12/26 Sunday Waltz Eclectic 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Main Ballroom
1/1/22 Big Dance with Contra Dancers
This schedule is subject to changes. Check emails and website.
It's Been a Tough Year, Ways You Can Help Dance Come Back
Donate to Portland Dance Eclectic
Any money we receive will be put in a fund to help those where the cost keeps them away.
We are in constant need of volunteers to help with door, set up, clean up, publicity etc. Contact Debra Iguchi or Dennis Myers